Show and tell is an ongoing part of our daily Instagram posts, but I like to share it here on the blog from time to time, too. Today, let’s look at knitting projects completed during classes here at our shop!
First up, here’s Claudia and her first completed “Stitch-Sampler Handwarmer,” knit during Anne’s Beginning Knitting class. Anne uses this Churchmouse pattern to teach new knitters because it takes very little time but uses so many techniques – casting on, knitting and purling, of course, but also seaming!
Like Claudia, Dustin used Kelbourne Woolens Germantown for his “Stitch-Sampler Handwarmers,” our go-to worsted weight wool. It’s smooth, easy to work with, comes in all kinds of colors, and holds up to frogging and reuse, if it comes to that!
Stephanie knit this “Field Slipover” during a recent class with Anne. She used Berroco Ultra Wool DK and Isager Silk Mohair together throughout, creating a rich blend of greens and a soft texture. Pattern by Camilla Vad.
Jaime knit this “Shetland Solstice” hat during Nancy’s recent class, using Kelbourne Woolens Camper. As soon as she completed this one, she cast on for another, rearranging the colors to change the look. Then she bought a fresh colorway in Camper, to make it yet again – a ringing endorsement of Gudrun Johnston’s pattern!
Here’s Linda’s “Scout Shawl,” made during Nancy’s class. Florence Spurling’s intricate intarsia and fair isle shawl has a patchwork look, but is worked in one piece, from end to end – a feat, and Linda’s looks lovely in Brooklyn Tweed Loft and Tones Light. Here are a few close-ups!
Many thanks to our teachers and to all the knitters who challenge themselves to learn something new in classes here at our shop. We love seeing what you make and watching as you grow your skills!
I’m so happy to report that Binkwaffle bags are once again back in stock! These colorful project bags have been selling out in no time, thanks to their whimsical prints and reversible design. The small bags are a good size for a pair of socks or mitts, a hat or scarf, perhaps. The large bags … [more]
The Spring 2015 issue of Knitscene is here! This issue arrived at the shop on one of the coldest days this winter, giving us plenty of warm-weather projects to look forward to. This cabled tee is knit in Berroco Maya, a lofty blend of cotton and alpaca, and the lightweight pullover below uses two shades … [more]
UPDATE: As of 4/22/2016, we are totally sold out of Araucania Coliumo! ************************************************************* Another discontinued yarn has found its way to the sale trunk. We’re now offering Araucania Coliumo at over 35% off! Coliumo is a single-ply, super-bulky wool and silk blend, with 95 yards on each 100 gram skein, and a suggested gauge of 3 stitches per … [more]
We’re happy to announce that we now carry two cotton yarns for weaving from UKI Supreme Corporation, based in Hickory, North Carolina. With guidance from weavers, we selected a mercerized cotton yarn in two weights: 10/2 and 5/2, each in 6 oz mini-cones. The 10/2 is the thinner of the two, with ~1575 yards per … [more]
Today we were surprised and delighted to receive our Shibui Trunk Show a few days early. This show features five garments from their Fall/Winter 2014 collection, which we’ll have on display until January 21st. Shibui yarns are designed to be knit on their own or held together, using two or three strands at a time to make … [more]
New year’s eve is a time to look back, and I often spend part of it scrolling through the past year in blog posts, remembering projects I’ve started, completed, and witnessed here at the shop. I also spend part of it knitting, as I do every evening. Here’s my perch at home in my living room, where my “Puffin … [more]
The latest collection of patterns from designer Norah Gaughan is now here! Take a peek inside volume 16. For modern shapes and styles and unique garment-construction techniques, we turn to Norah Gaughan. This latest group is knit all in beachy blues, with warm-weather yarns like Maya and Modern Cotton. Each garment is decorated with a lace … [more]
UPDATE: As of 2/10/2015, we are totally sold out of Araucania Panguipulli! ************************************************************* We are blown away by how quickly our latest sale yarn sold out–our entire stock of Berroco Peruvia was gone in less than a week! It left a hole in the sale trunk, which we promptly filled, of course. Araucania Panguipulli is … [more]
A reminder: we’re closed this Thursday, December 25th. Come by and see us on Friday at our regular business hours! Wishing you happy holidays, and good luck finishing those last-minute knits!
UPDATE: As of 12/26/2014, we are totally sold out of Berroco Peruvia! ************************************************************* It’s always bittersweet news when yarns are discontinued. On the one hand, we’re sad to see good yarns go. On the other, we’re happy to announce that said yarn is now on sale. We’re now offering Berroco Peruvia at over 25% off! Peruvia … [more]